The Waterfront
The Waterfront is a gastro pub on Huntly Street, on the west bank of the River Ness across from Inverness city centre. It cooks modern Scottish food from local ingredients, with seafood and game as the specialities, and suits a relaxed dinner after a walk along the river.
Photos
Zachary Munder
On the menu
The kitchen focuses on modern Scottish cooking built on local produce. Seafood and game are the house specialities, so it is a good place to try Highland venison or fish from the north coast. Whisky drinkers can order flights to sample a few drams side by side. Because the cooking is built on local ingredients, it is a good place to try Highland produce in one sitting.
The setting
Huntly Street runs along the riverbank opposite the castle and the town centre, and the pub has the River Ness right outside. It has a traditional pub feel inside, with a bar alongside the dining area, so it works for a drink as well as a full meal. A table near the window gives the best view of the river on a long summer evening.
Planning your visit
Booking is recommended for dinner, either through the website's reservation form or by phone. The Ness footbridges put you back in the centre in minutes, and Balnain House, St Andrew's Cathedral and the Ness Islands walk are all within easy reach on the same side of the river. Afterwards, a walk along the riverside path towards the Ness Islands makes a pleasant end to the evening.
Highlights
- Gastro pub on the River Ness
- Modern Scottish cooking from local ingredients
- Seafood and game specialities
- Whisky flights
Good to know
- Reservations are recommended for dinner; book online or call 01463 233870.
- Opening hours can change, so check before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Nearby
Sources: thewaterfrontinverness.co.uk